Territory and sanctuaries

The Baskatong, a nature reserve to be protected

The Baskatong reservoir is an immense 413 ^km2 body of water located in the Upper Laurentians, nearly 300 kilometers north of Montreal and Ottawa.

The Baskatong Reservoir Community Wildlife Area (AFC) encompasses the surface area of Baskatong Reservoir itself (at its maximum operating level), as well as five associated lakes: Piscatosine, Cockanagog, Caméra, Du Chêne and Georges. Sections navigable from the reservoir, rivers and tributary streams that are not already included in a structured wildlife territory are also included.

This magnificent body of water dotted with islands, bays and sandy beaches is a paradise for sport fishing enthusiasts as well as families and friends who come here for unforgettable vacations.

Be careful, there are several fishing sanctuaries on the territory, i.e. areas where fishing is prohibited during a prescribed period. (see map below) The aim of these sanctuaries is to improve fishing quality by increasing the productivity of walleye reproduction while conserving our spawners. So we're talking about a late opening and an early closing.

An impressive variety of fish species

Baskatong reservoir is renowned for its walleye fishing, but there's a wide range of fish species just as enjoyable to catch.

Sauger and walleye
Pike
Yellow perch
Touladi
Whitefish
Ouananiche

Walleye

Catch Limit : 6 (including sauger)

Size Limit : 37cm to 53cm

Sauger

Catch Limit : 6 (including walleye)

Size Limit : -

Northern pike

Catch Limit : 6

Size Limit : -

Lake trout

Catch Limit : 2

Size Limit : 55cm and over

Atlantic salmon

Catch Limit : 3

Size Limit : -

Smallmouth bass

Catch Limit : 6 (including largemouth bass)

Size Limit : -

Lake sturgeon

Catch Limit : 1

Size Limit : -

Brook trout

Catch Limit : 10

Size Limit : -

Burbot

Catch Limit : -

Size Limit : -

Yellow perch

Catch Limit : 50

Size Limit : -

Lake whitefish

Catch Limit : 5

Size Limit : -

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Open fishing

From May^3rd to October 15th and from December 20th to March 31st *.

For the entire Baskatong (excluding sanctuaries) and for all species with the exception of the late opening of bass and sturgeon (June 15 to October 15, 2024) and the early closure of landlocked salmon and lake trout (May 17 to September 15, 2024).

More details here